Dyfan vs Mountain Ash

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Dyfan South Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Mountain Ash South Wales Police

      Dyfan vs Mountain Ash Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Dyfan
      South Wales Police
      297 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.6% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Mountain Ash
      South Wales Police
      755 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.9% trend
      9.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dyfan
      B Mountain Ash
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      297
      755
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      356
      741
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.6%
      ↑1.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      9.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dyfan
      B Mountain Ash
      Violent Crime
      100 ↓7%
      369 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↓24%
      91 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓36%
      30 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑19%
      33 ↑43%
      Burglary
      4 ↓67%
      19 ↑19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↑0%
      62 ↑13%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      25 ↑14%
      Public Order
      26 ↓35%
      90 ↑8%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      55 ↓17%
      1 ↓83%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      5 ↑67%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      9 ↑80%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓25%
      17 ↓26%
      Overall Verdict
      A Dyfan is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dyfan safer than Mountain Ash?

      Dyfan has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 297 crimes in the last 12 months. Mountain Ash has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 755 crimes. Dyfan scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dyfan vs Mountain Ash?

      Dyfan shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Mountain Ash shows +1.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dyfan and Mountain Ash?

      In Dyfan, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (100 incidents). In Mountain Ash, it is Violent Crime (369 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dyfan and Mountain Ash?

      Dyfan recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mountain Ash recorded 91. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Dyfan vs Mountain Ash?

      Violent crime in Dyfan totalled 100 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 369 in Mountain Ash. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dyfan and Mountain Ash in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dyfan recorded 356 crimes (now 297, a change of -16.6%). Mountain Ash recorded 741 crimes previously (now 755, +1.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dyfan and Mountain Ash?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Dyfan has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Mountain Ash has 9.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dyfan and Mountain Ash?

      Dyfan falls within the South Wales Police boundary. Mountain Ash is covered by South Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Dyfan and Mountain Ash?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Dyfan or Mountain Ash on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dyfan and Mountain Ash. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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